Mince Meat

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Traditional sweet and savory spiced fruit and nut mixture for pies and puddings
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Mince Meat

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 750.0

Description

This traditional mince meat is a rich, complex mixture of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and suet, slow-cooked to develop deep, warming flavors. Unlike modern ground beef versions, this authentic recipe creates a shelf-stable preserve perfect for stuffing pastries, tarts, or steamed puddings. The combination of apples, raisins, and allspice offers a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. It is an excellent make-ahead item that improves with age, making it ideal for holiday baking or cozy weekend treats. The texture is chunky yet tender, with a robust aroma that fills the kitchen. Serve it warm in pastry shells for a nostalgic dessert that brings comfort and tradition to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Peel and core the apples, then grind them finely or chop them into very small pieces.
  2. Finely chop the ground suet if using fresh, or grate it if frozen, to ensure it melts evenly.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the ground apples, raisins, and sugar.
  4. Add the vinegar, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves to the fruit mixture and stir well to combine.
  5. Stir in the ground suet until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  6. Cover the pot and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 2 hours.
  7. The mixture is done when the apples are soft and the flavors have melded into a thick, jam-like consistency.
  8. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before transferring to sterilized jars for storage.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 750.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.0g70%
Saturated Fat 18.0g90%
Cholesterol 234.0mg78%
Sodium 216.0mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 78.0g156%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: mince meat, dried fruit, apples, raisins, suet, spices, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar, sugar, traditional, pie filling, pudding, holiday baking, preserve, make ahead, british, dessert, comfort food
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